My mother is 96 and developed Dementia two years ago. She’s been living in a very good care home for about 18 months. I visit frequently. She has various health issues and the last year has been a roller coaster of emotions - three hospital admissions in six months and being told to expect the worst each time. She has miraculously bounced back and that has resulted in very mixed emotions for me. I’m not going to lie - it’s a strain.
She was admitted to hospital with reduced oxygen sats on Wednesday and diagnosed with acute chest infection. She has responded well to antibiotics and discharged back to her care home late today (Friday). I settled her in, she had some food and I left her in good spirits with a promise to visit tomorrow.
Tonight she has phoned me in great distress asking where I am and talking about the Indian famiIy who are sitting on her bed and won’t leave her room. She got very nasty when I tried to help. I’ve phoned the care team and they’re going to look in on her but the delirium and hallucinations are difficult to deal with.
No one has a crystal ball and each patient is unique but how long is this going to go on for - I can’t seem to settle her anymore and I’m running out of steam.
She was admitted to hospital with reduced oxygen sats on Wednesday and diagnosed with acute chest infection. She has responded well to antibiotics and discharged back to her care home late today (Friday). I settled her in, she had some food and I left her in good spirits with a promise to visit tomorrow.
Tonight she has phoned me in great distress asking where I am and talking about the Indian famiIy who are sitting on her bed and won’t leave her room. She got very nasty when I tried to help. I’ve phoned the care team and they’re going to look in on her but the delirium and hallucinations are difficult to deal with.
No one has a crystal ball and each patient is unique but how long is this going to go on for - I can’t seem to settle her anymore and I’m running out of steam.
